Timia - Richlands, NC

10/03/2016

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I attended a Jr/Sr day event at Guilford College in NC and I really loved the campus and facilities. The dorms were old and small and weren't the best part of the visit but overall a really nice campus.

Meia from Port Gibosn, MS

Campus safety is pretty good. Everyone friendly and you can talk to anyone if a problem occurs and the police on campus here make sure everything is safe and secure at all times.

Clubs and Activities

You get to join many many different types of clubs. Clubs such as Choir, Dance, Walking, and more. They have clubs for everyone so you shouldn't have problems finding one that you would like to join like.

Great for these types of students

This school is great for students who like small classes, want to meet new friendly people, learn more than they ever thought they could, be better prepared for their future careers, and want to try and do new things they wouldn't normally do.

Bang for the buck

ASU is a pretty affordable all college is expensive so different is no especial but they will work with you to help make sure you have all you will need in order to do well in class. You can do work-study to help cover the cost and also rent books and figure out what you don't need and what you do need to be successful.

Food and Dining

The food here is pretty good especially when they have Chicken and Fish just make sure you get it while its hot and fresh. They have many restaurants on campus like Pizza Hut.

Dorm Life

The older dorms such as John Burrus Hall are quite small and sometimes cold but they are okay when you get used to. The upper dorms like Honors are really nice so apply early so you can get them.

Academic Rigor

It is very challenging at times depending on your classes especially if your not use to studying but it will get easier as time goes on. The classes are small and majority of the teachers meet with you to make sure you understand the material so you want fail. The only way you can truly fail is if you just don't care or try.

Tips for prospective students

The best way to succeed is taking advantage of the sense of community and meeting people and getting to really know your professors. You may feel overwhelmed at first with all the work but if you continue to strive and push your limits you will succeed in the long run. It is a great school if your interested in being apart of something bigger and better than you can ever hope.

In three sentences

Full of History and Beauty, ASU is a wonderful university to attend. Its the college to attend if you want to learn more, do more, and be more than they every thought the could. It also a good place to meet nice people, join many different clubs, and get to really learn from your professors.

Lawrence from Brookhaven, MS

Understaffed and easily avoided. The campus is basically as safe as the students allow because they are the only thing stopping things from happening on campus.

Greek Life

This is one area I will say is lacking when compared to many other universities. There are no fraternity or sorority houses, and the presence of most of the Greek organizations is almost absent.

Clubs and Activities

There is a club for just about every department and group mentality you can imagine, some free and some with a small fee for joining.

Great for these types of students

Students who like quiet environments or people who get easily distracted. On this campus you have to look for things to do or make them up, so you have plenty of time to do your work and no excuse to not have it done.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

If anyone asks you to go to the ruins at night..... run to your room and lock your door!!

Bang for the buck

The school is relatively inexpensive all things considered went comparing to other options.

What to do for fun

Imagination is key in this area. There is plenty of fun to be had if you have the correct group of people and mindset. The vast areas of land limit your fun to your imagination.

Food and Dining

In my opinion not much variety and extremely over priced. Walk in meals are around $6 and though it is all you can eat, the food leaves much to be desired.

Dorm Life

Unless you stay in the overpriced newer dorms, expect cold showers and wired internet unless you have a system to try and catch the water while its hot.

Academic Rigor

Depending on the major I have come across some very challenging classes as well as a few push over classes graded by signing your name.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure you are either prepared for long inclusive weekends, or make quick friends to make off campus plans. The nearest town is about a 20 minute drive.

In three sentences

Quiet and nice campus. Not much to do if you don't have imagination. Friendly teachers and staff.

I am a member of the Sounds of Dynamite marching Band as an Golden Girl dancer. I am also apart of another Dance organization called The TRENDing Topic. Lastly I am secretary of the modeling organization The TREND.

Ariel from Chicago, IL

12/31/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus safety is very strict. They have rules that are to be followed by students .

Greek Life

I'm not so sure about Greek life because I'm not in it , but I do know they are very helpful. they are always opened to answering questions by any means. They are good leaders for the future Alcornites

Clubs and Activities

Clubs of Alcorn consist on extracurricular and academic. These clubs are provided so students can get a glimpse on life and beyond there major.

Great for these types of students

They have clubs for all type of majors .

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

They have a club for cultures of America . Where people from different races join and embrace themselves .

Bang for the buck

The university helps give back to local schools. They also encourage other children to seek our school in the future .

What to do for fun

I like going to football games for fun. The band and the football team gets the crowed ready to rumble.

Food and Dining

The food at Alcorns could be better but the school gives you flex dollars which could be spent at 5 of the restaurants on campus.

Dorm Life

The dormitory life is one of many reason while students choose Alcorn. With a safe environment around there are no reason why you should fear your domain.

Academic Rigor

The difficult and challenges of learning at Alcorn would be the time in which your class is set up. If your class is set up in the morning and your really a evening person, then maybe that schedule isn't for you. Try getting classes that fut you that way it will be easier to attend.

Tips for prospective students

Study hard because if you don't you will fall behind on education . Become more involved with your major. If there are things your department is offering become more familiar with it.

In three sentences

Alcorns State University is an school for higher learning . Everything we need is in our range. There's nothing I can't Amount to do at Alcorns because there is always support and help available.

the dorms are like mini condominiums. there are sweets and private rooms. they have two rooms a mini hallway, a half living room and a mini kitchen, except for a stove.

Academic Rigor

Academics are stressed. Always try to be the over achiever. The work load is tolerable depending on the classes of study.

Tips for prospective students

Work comes before play. Stay focused. Always talk and get to know your teachers personally.

In three sentences

Academics, social life, and diversity are stressed here at Alcorn State University. The Alcorn family is very kind, nurturing, and caring. Its out in the woods, but its always something to do on campus.

Alcorn is great for those who are not easily influenced, have strong work ethic, talent, and who love to network. I have grown socially, mentally, and spiritually because of those I have come to know and who have motivated me to think past my college experience and look to my future and purpose.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

THE RUINS! THE HILL! THE UNION! That is all.

Bang for the buck

Overall-the overall cost to attend this university is average. It was affordable for me through various scholarship offers. The institution is MILITARY and MINORITY friendly. With that being said, the campus is multicultural and diverse.

What to do for fun

There is always something to do depending on your personality. If you are the party animal-by every bit of the phrase-prepare to spend at least $10 for events (inclusive of gas money and admission fee!) Lol.

Food and Dining

The cafeteria is diverse in the savory and the sweet. Alcorn State University is expanding the variety annually. There is always something new to try-very considerate of vegans and people with food limits based on religious or moral preferences.

Dorm Life

Your home is where your heart is. Whether it is the rural side of campus living in Burrus Hall or the suburban area of Medgar Evers Village, there is a place for everyone.

Academic Rigor

I would say that it may not seem to be difficult course work. However, the academic rigor, per se, does prepare you very well for world outside of college.

Tips for prospective students

Enter Alcorn State University with an open yet solid mind-meaning let your YES be YES and your NO be NO; but, always respect the opinions and values of other individuals.

In three sentences

Alcorn State University is THE epitome of an academic resort. It is secluded enough to promote academic excellence as well a familial environment. I would not trade my experiences nor my time spent at this dynamic institution for anything in the world.

Chamara from Chicago, IL

06/29/2013

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Campus Safety

Alcorn is generally safe, mostly because of how far it is from anything. The campus police could patrol more and enforce more but really there arent that many issues of safety. There are always instances of breakins and robberies, etc, but that's everywhere. Alcorn is no less safe than any other place.

Greek Life

The greek life, particularly the probates are the most visited campus events. Everyone comes out in support though there is rarely enough room in the old gym to hold all of the people. It is filled really beyond its capacity for these events, but if you're lucky enough to get there early and get a seat at the top, you'll be able to see a lot. Don't sit in the front because people who come late will just stand in front of you and you wont be able to see anything at all.

Clubs and Activities

Athletics are another good thing about Alcorn. I personally think that athletes have it better off, particularly if you were recruited because your coaches and your teammates look out for you.

What to do for fun

Since Alcorn is so secluded there honestly isn't much to do for fun unless you drive 30min to Vicksburg or Natchez, and 90 min to Jackson (the state capital). That's why I feel if someone attends Alcorn, they should really have a car. Of course students will always find ways to occupy their time, though I personally found many of their pastimes to be immoral. Fun is to each's own.

Food and Dining

The food at Alcorn State University has really improved over the past couple years. My freshman year there was only fried meat and potatoes at every meal. Now there are vegetarian options, a salad bar equipped with hummus! Sodexo seems to be improving every year so despite the fact that there are mainly burgers fries, and pizza and every meal, I know that they are working towards improvement. I can at least get healthier options now that wont lead to heart disease or high cholesterol.

Dorm Life

The dorms are probably the best thing about Alcorn State University, as long as you stay on one of the Medgar Wiley Evers Buildings. The older buildings like Revels, Girls' Honors, and Burrus are dilapidated. One of them even smells like mold. The newer dorms though are quite nice. There's air-conditioning and a mostly functional elevator. The rooms are nice and clean and the handicapped rooms have so much space. The only bad thing about the new dorms is the frequency that the fire-alarms are pulled in the middle of the night. If that problem could be solved, I would have no issues at all.

Academic Rigor

The academic rigor at Alcorn State University is actually one of the more appealing aspects of the school. The school offers a variety of majors and special programs, though the support system in place for struggling students could use some improvement. Once you get into classes specific to your major, the teachers really try to help you and support you because they want to see you do well.

Tips for prospective students

Only choose Alcorn State University if you are comfortable with a very isolated campus and secluded lifestyle. I grew up in a highly populated city, so it was quite a shock for me to be on a campus that is 40 miles from a walmart or mcdonalds, and 30 miles from any type of convenience store or gas station. Thankfully there is a gas station on campus, but as I said, only attend this school if you are ready to drive those long distances or else be simply cut off from the rest of civilization.

In three sentences

Alcorn State University is a small school in a very rural and secluded area. While I found the academics to be up to par, I thought that the organization of the administration could use some major improvements. Most things are just so unorganized that it takes much longer to get anything done, like if you were to change your major or home address.

Brian from McComb, MS

07/25/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

Intramerial sports is aLways fun for students. Football, basketball, baseball is the most common sports played on the campus. Alcorn host different events like dances and concerts for fun. Alcorn students enjoy when the band plays for them in the afternoons.

Food and Dining

Alcorn State University serve a variety of fine foods which include healthy and nutritious fruits, and vegetables. Also, they have hamburgers, fries and pizza if students enjoy that type of thing. On a scale of 1 to 10, Alcorn rank about a 7 in the food category.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is one of the most fascinating opportunities for students at Alcorn State University. They live by the three golden rules responsibility, respect, and productivity. Even though these key elements are important, communication is most vital.

Academic Rigor

Alcorn State University have a strict policy when it comes to grades. Every oncampus student must be a full time student and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0. Instructors expect students to have all assignments in on time. No excuses!

Tips for prospective students

Prospective students should gain a lot of knowlege about Alcorn State University history. Prospective should communicate with their advisors consistently. All prospective students should be inquisitive during orientation.

In three sentences

I give Alcorn State University a 10 for there business in student services. Instructors, professors and administrators get a 10 for excellent comprehension and socializing with the student. Alcorn State University gets a ten for creativity and character.

Jasmine from Liberty, MS

07/23/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus safety is one aspect that is honestly the best. There is an on campus police station, fire department, and ambulance for student need. There a campus police always around to lend a helping hand to any student on campus. Since there are policemen on campus, it makes it much easier, and it makes students feel safe.

Greek Life

Greek life is a very popular part of the university. The Greek Organizations on campus are extremely friendly, and they participate in a lot of community service throughout school terms. They are very good role modles to younger students.

Clubs and Activities

There are so many clubs and organizations on campus it is hard to keep track of them all. New students will not have a hard time finding a club to get involved in.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Traditionally, Alcorn is known for their awesome band and every year during the band camp and tryouts the band marches around the campus' Horseshoe every night after dusk. The horseshoe is just the main road on campus that leads to most buildings on campus.

Bang for the buck

The bang for your buck is fairly decent! Like many universities, everything is not as cheap as students would like, but in our case the prices are not always steep. Saving should be the main priority in this case.

What to do for fun

For fun on campus, there are a huge amount of social events that happen regularly for students to attend at their leisure,and there are also sporting events throughout the year. In addition, there is a small on campus bowling alley, pool hall, and recreation space for students on campus.

Food and Dining

The University has an awesome dining facility that meets every one's health needs and wants. There are a couple of fast food restaurants on campus as well. In the cafeteria students have a wide variety of options to choose from. The choices cater to everyone including vegetarians.

Dorm Life

The dormitories are beautiful and very well kept. In addition to the appearance of the dormitories, each dorm has separate programs for residents to participate in during their free time to help everyone meet other students.

Academic Rigor

University academics are challenging, but when you are very dedicated it can become easier.

Tips for prospective students

Prospective students should take the location of the university into consideration because it is in an isolated area. They should be open minded and friendly as well as dedicated to class.

In three sentences

Alcorn State is a University that makes you feel comfortable with its calming educational environment. The campus is lively and filled with fun personalities. The Professors really care, and they want to make sure that you learn.

Undergraduate from Brandon, MS

Safe to an extent but not completely. We need new trained officers, that oppose as a threat not lazy. They suppose to check id's but often times they get lazy.

Greek Life

Is Live! A lot of Greek but they don't really do much work as far as advancement or showing leadership . There active but only to say there doing something. It seems more like an elite club but no leadership no one really stands or recognize issues that matter. Only do something if its big on News like Trayvon Martin. Most people do it for the love and some do it for popularity. However, some students see that and join to make a change and few do or remember to.

Clubs and Activities

Clubs are lazy but the music department is awesome. Recital is great to go to, and the Christian Music Choirs are amazing too. A few more organizations are coming this year so it should be great.

Great for these types of students

If you want to make an impact come on, but if you want to be a follower... then you should readjust your mindset. You will sink slowly like a small rock. Me and a few other students started an unoffical poetry club and we're making our imprint on campus too.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Its pretty fun and the multi-cultural event are awesome to me.

Bang for the buck

You will feel better if you came here on a scholarship but don't lose it. Refunds are slow coming.

What to do for fun

Truthfully, some of the more active students, play basketball, work out, play games and we go to some of the events on campus. Some students go to the club and parties and some students

Food and Dining

Some days are good and some days are bad. the weekends its terrible mostly we guess because the main chef leaves then. The hours need to be changed or readjusted. Its not working according to the students, in our opinion. On terrible days most of the student body go eat off campus. Best time to eat is when special events or when the alumni comes. They will fool you at the beginning but its not terrible in the latter more. Its better here then at other colleges so we heard. The cafeteria is big but since we have a steady increase were going to need another built in a decade if the rate increases.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is expensive and the choices aren't that great. For guys the choices are slim to none, sorry. Wi-Fi varies and its not a strong connection campus wide. However, they are SLOWLY making renovations to the dorms but also campus wide. Parking is terrible because of the burst of students we get yearly.

Academic Rigor

Depending on your major, depends on how rigorous it can be. Like Nursing, Chemistry, Music, Education, Agriculture and there related fields are pretty intense. Mass Communications, P.E., Recreation those departments don't have as much money so there not as up to date. The Psychology department is not that strong we need better teachers most change there major because the departments are lazy and not that active.

Tips for prospective students

Being level headed is vital! If your easily impressed and persuaded then you should be on the look out for evil persuaders because you will crash and burn. However, that can be at any college, we have a great facuality in counseling and testing and they're amazing. Don't let the upper class-men get you, just be strong and do what you have to do to survive and on the top of your game. Get involved for betterment its not about being accepted but how YOU impact. The campus is doing a lot of big changes so hopefully a lot more stuff will seem positive next semester/year.

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I'll rate Alcorn State University a 3 and 1/2. Financial Aid is a head ache but you'll learn eventually after trial and error. Its becoming more diverse but slowly. We are the first HBCU(Historical Black/College and University) and strong in school pride.

Alcorn is home of the Divine 9 African-American fraternities and sororities.

Bang for the buck

At Alcorn you receive a high quality education at a lower price, so there is no need to worry about an enormous student loan debt after college.

What to do for fun

There is never a dull moment at Alcorn. The huge plot of grass and oak trees, nicknamed the yard, next to the cafeteria serves as a popular social hangout for Greek organizations, student groups, and barbecuers. There are concerts and parties with big celebrities, like Gucci Mane and Travis Porter, throughout the year that is sponsored by the school.

Food and Dining

The cafeteria here at Alcorn is buffet style and serves a wide variety of food. There are many different stations for pizza, hamburgers, pasta, etc. However, one thing that will never change is the southern tradition at Alcorn of serving chicken on Wednesday and fish on Friday.

Dorm Life

The dormitory life at Alcorn is one of the best. The new dormitories include many amenities such as a full size refrigerator, a sink, microwave, and a flat screen. Room assistants also set up social activities with everyone on the floor on different occasions.

Academic Rigor

One of the best advantages about Alcorn is that your classes are relatively smaller than classes at larger schools. This means that you have a better opportunity to meet with your instructor and receive help with objectives you do not fully comprehend.

Tips for prospective students

I would advise prospective students to be active and involved on campus. Do not just go to class, join organizations and develop a network with other students in your field or in your areas of weakness, so that you do not just develop academically but socially as well.

In three sentences

Alcorn is a true academic resort, lying beneath the shade of the great oak trees, to quote our Alma Mater. Alcorn's campus is flourished with vast amounts of these huge pristine trees, making it a true southern paradise. On closer inspection one can observe the highest quality of education being taught by the brilliant and excellent instructors of our university.

Jeremy from Pace, MS

Anything that the school is doing join. But, besides that people party

Food and Dining

Really great food, except you will eat the same thing every week, different days.

Dorm Life

Its not grade one dorm, but its very unique in its own way. Nothing to really complain about.

Academic Rigor

Before anything else, work is far most the important thing at Alcorn.

Tips for prospective students

My tips are always short and sweet. Remember just be yourself.

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Alcorn is a very exciting HBCU school that is on the rise here in Mississippi. This school has a very family like setting, in which it makes you feel at home away from home. We currently have the title for HBCU of The Year, I'm so excited.

Jazmine from Vicksburg, MS

One tradition that everyone from the Alcorn family knows is that Chicken Wednesday is the one day where everyone, literally everyone, comes to the cafe.

Bang for the buck

Alcorn is in a location that is a little far from rural civilization which causes vendors to be located on campus to supply everyday needs. These things range from hygenical products to food. You can be certain that every dollar spent in the stores or restaurants located on this campus is a dollar well spent.

What to do for fun

At Alcorn, you can be sure to see groups of friends hanging outside and enjoying each other's company as well as the beautiful scenery of nature that Alcorn possesses. If you are not one of outside engagement, the student union houses a game room where people gather to play ping pong, bowling, pool, or classical card games.

Food and Dining

Alcorn State has a dining hall that serves foods of all types. The area is a place of not only eating from a choice of an all you can eat menu, but also a place to connect and interact with students and faculty from all over campus. Alcorn's Cafe is the one place where you will definitely see the brilliance of diversity at Alcorn State University.

Dorm Life

Residence life at Alcorn has a recently added complex that houses four to a suite, two to a room. Television, furniture, refridgerator, microwave, etc. are all equipped upon arrival. The facilities of all dorms are kept clean and neat by the students as well as the custodial staff of Alcorn State.

Academic Rigor

The academics at Alcorn are challenging but not too difficult to where the students are not able to succeed. The subject area and/or course varies in difficulty along with others, but teachers, professors, and tutors are always willing to assist in helping learn material.

Tips for prospective students

To prospective students of Alcorn State, it is essential that you begin to prioritize your life at Alcorn. Managing time wisely is the key to success at Alcorn. Adequately balance both academics as well as social.

In three sentences

Alcorn State is a very diverse school with a close bond with everyone on campus. The teachers are available and caring, and there are many opportunities in many different areas to be involved in student activities.

Amber from Detroit, MI

05/18/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Not many bad things happen on campus, but we do have campus police and security in case any dangerous incidents do occur. They aren't the best at actually responding to the things that go on, but we have a very small force so I assume that they do as much as they can.

Greek Life

We have eight of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities of the Pan-Hellenic Counsel on our campus. We also have numerous community service and academic Greek organizations on our campus that students may join.

Clubs and Activities

At Alcorn, we have various clubs for students to join based on their major and their interest, and if there is a club a student would like to start they can do so. We also try to have different activities going on every month to keep students active and interested in campus life so we don't all get bored and feel like we live on the most boring campus ever. Some examples of our clubs are the Interfaith Choir, Gospel Choir, Men's Chorale, Math and Computer Science Club, Poetry Club, and the Student Government Association. Some activities that we are used to having every year are Homecoming Week, the newly included Unity Through Diversity Week, Courageous Conversations which is also new, Brave-Fest, Purple and Gold week, as well as many other unique and exciting activities that go on as students and staff come up with ideas.

Great for these types of students

This school is great for students who are focused, simple fun-loving, do not mind being on their own and finding things to do on their own. It is hard to survive out here if you get bored or discouraged easily, or if you aren't very friendly.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Every year, we have a bon-fire before we leave for Thanksgiving break. Also, when it's hot out, some students play in the fountain on the campus plaza if it is turned on. We're not supposed to, but hey, it's fun! Students always hang out in many places on campus when they aren't in class, such as the yard also known as the campus green, where most of the trees are, or on the bike trail, at the park near the campus entrance, or at the parking lots and sitting ares of each dorm. Traditionally, first year students are taken by other first year or upperclassmen students to the Windsor Ruins, which is a former slave mansion and plantation, as well as an old historic church that is down the street from the ruins, and to the ghost-town Rodney, Mississippi. All of these places are spooky at night, and are even said to be haunted by former slaves, so it is always interesting to take people who haven't been before, and give them a scare.

Bang for the buck

Overall, if you are independent and optimistic-minded, then you will enjoy your time at Alcorn. It's rough at first, but it is easy to adjust once you gain friends and get to know the staff, instructors and other campus faces. As long as you keep an open mind and stay focused on your work and balancing it with fun, you will absolutely LOVE this school, despite the seclusion of the campus.

What to do for fun

What we do for fun at Alcorn is hang out with each other. Students participate in campus activities as well as just hanging around with their own friends in their personal times. Outside of campus activities, there isn't much to do, so we make our own fun, whether it be by playing card or board games, hanging outside at the park or on the bike trail, or figuring out some type of adventure to go on as I would say. Off campus, you could go to either Vicksburg or Natchez and go to the mall, Walmart, the theater, bowling or other things you could find to do. Or, you could go so far as taking a trip to Jackson if you have the time, because that's the largest city in Mississippi and that is where the best of everything is, as far an shopping and other forms of entertainment.

Food and Dining

The food in our dining hall is not good. Some days we may have something that taste good, but overall, you never know what kind of madness you will be served when you come into The Caf. But, fret not! We also have a mini-Starbucks right next to the cafeteria in our dining facility, and we have a Pizza Hut/Sub Connection that is down the street from the dining facility. And even if you don't wish to eat at those places, there are a few good places to eat that are less than 5-10 minutes off campus. Students also cook in their rooms from time to time. I feel like we could have more options on campus, where we would be able to spend our flex-dollars, but as an Alcornite, you make due with the options that you have.

Dorm Life

Alcorn has four new dormitories, two for males and two for females. We also have three older dorms, Revels Hall for males and Burrus Hall and the Honors Dorm for females. The older dorms are okay, but Revels, the males dorm could use some renovation. The Honors Dorm is in it's own area on campus, therefore it is quiet and a great place for female students who don't like noise while they study. Burrus Hall is a renovated dorm and is also pretty quiet, but is in a busier area on campus so there will be some liveliness in that area. The rooms in each of these dorms are not very big, but they provide enough space for two roommates to live in with their necessities. The new dorms, known as the Medgar Wiley Evers Heritage Village, were built a year or two ago & they look nice. The rooms in these four dorms are smaller than the rooms in the older dorms, but are suit-style with four students to a suite, two to a room, a small living/kitchen area and a bathroom. Also, each floor of these dorms are equipped with study rooms. Each dorm is equipped with student i.d. access.

Academic Rigor

The difficulty of the courses at Alcorn really depends on a person's major as well as the instructor teaching a course, as it probably would at any school. Overall, compared to bigger universities, the courses here aren't very difficult, but you WILL learn something if you apply yourself.

Tips for prospective students

Some tips I would give to prospective students is to prepare yourselves for being at a school in the wilderness, because Alcorn State is literally located in the middle of a wooded area. Have a creative and optimistic mindset, because many times you will have to grab a couple of friends and create your own fun, since the city areas are at least thirty minutes away. You might not want to come to this school if you get homesick very easily or if you feel like you would not be able to handle going to school somewhere that is not in a big city.

In three sentences

I really love and enjoy going to Alcorn. Over the years, I have experienced many up's and down's, but overall I believe Alcorn is a great school. Here, students will experience culturally diverse learning and campus activities that will surely prepare them for any obstacles they may face in the real world.

Derrick from Prattville, AL

The campus police force and security protect the students from any dangers. They respond immediately and fully take care of any issues on campus.

Greek Life

There are many Greek organizations on campus. Too many to list all of them. There are enough Greek organizations on campus to match any similar views of students.

Clubs and Activities

There are many clubs and activities. One to meet each of one's expectations. If there is not a club that you believe should be on campus, it is easy to start your own club with other like-minded individuals.

Great for these types of students

Academic students will be excited and will feel at home at Alcorn State University. Athletic students will also have a place and opportunities to express themselves accordingly.

Bang for the buck

The costs are definitely worth it. You get what you pay for: Excellence. Alcorn's academics are worth every penny. There is no price for an extremely useful education.

What to do for fun

Alcorn offers many exciting and busying forms of entertainment. In the campus union, there is a game room where students can play pool, cards, ping pong, and even bowl in the bowling alley. There are also many other events that will occur over the semester that will be posted on bulletin boards or sent to each student's Alcorn email address.

Food and Dining

Aside from an excellent dining facility, Alcorn State also offers a Pizza Hut Express, a deli, Wingstreet, and other restaurants just outside of the gates of the campus.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is exciting. It's nice to meet other students and build friendships. You never know who will end up being one of your best friends on campus. It's definitely worth a try.

Academic Rigor

The academic process is challenging to some, and easy to others. It is possible to become an honor student for those who want an extra challenge.

Tips for prospective students

Stay focused on your studies! Avoid clutter with paperwork. Stay in touch with your teachers via email or phone calls. Turn in all assignments. And continuously study to stay updated in all of your classes.

In three sentences

Alcorn has a very beautiful campus. The educational facilities are up-to-date and helpful. The faculty is friendly and willing to help a student in need.

Takyia from Brookhaven, MS

Depending on what type of person you are will determine the things that will actually entertain you out there during your free-time.

Food and Dining

The cafe food is okay, sometimes it is a repeat but there are times where they try different things. And the flex dollars are the best part of the meal plan.Where you can spend them in Starbucks, Pizza Hut or SubConnection.

Dorm Life

The New Dorms in my opinion are the best dorms out there. Yes they are a tad bit more expensive then the renovated dorms but I think it is well worth the extra money.

Academic Rigor

The classes are so big as to where your a number, the classes are smaller in size especially your major classes, where as your teacher will know you on a first and last name basis.

Tips for prospective students

If you a city type of person, it's going to take a while for you to get use to your surroundings. But you will meet all type of phenomenal people along the way.

In three sentences

Alcorn is a great learning eviornment for all students. Alcorn teaches you survival skills that you would have never known you possessed. It just takes time getting use to the location.

Se'Toria from Michigan City, MS

I believe safety is left up adults to present themselves as adults. However, when such situations occur, authorities are there to resolve issues in a respectable manner.

Clubs and Activities

Students can get involved in just about any club or activity they are interested in.

Great for these types of students

This university is great for people who nature. Also, for those who like great social environments, this is the place to be. Most importantly, anyone who wants to be successful and pursue a career, come to Alcorn.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have a lot of historical sites and buildings near and on the campus. We have chicken Wednesdays and Fish Friday's, were the mentioned entrees are served.

Bang for the buck

We have programs that significantly prepare students for which ever field they choose to go into. We have people from various careers who come and give us insight on what it take to be in their profession.

What to do for fun

I like play volleyball, read,go bowling, walk the campus, and enjoy the beautiful trees.

Food and Dining

The food in the cafe is good. Based on what type of meal plan you choose, you will have other options. There is a Sub-Connection,Starbucks and a Pizza Hut.

Dorm Life

I live in the newer dorms and the experience has been great. You share a room with three other people. It has a full bath area, a fridge, sink, and TV in the living area. You also have your personal closet and desk area.

Academic Rigor

Come with the intentions to learn.

Tips for prospective students

Students should make sure they are ready for this type of environment. We are in the country and it brings about a different experience.

In three sentences

Alcorn has a great mentors. The campus is a safe environment. The professors here make sure that you learn the material.

Christopher from Beaumont, TX

I really can't say much about Greek life since I am not part of a fraternity.

Great for these types of students

Alcorn is great for any student who wants to go to college and succeed. The teachers & staff there all have 1 common goal and that is to help the students do whatever it takes to be successful.

What to do for fun

For fun I like playing video games.

Tips for prospective students

Tips for prospective students: 1) The campus is in a place of it's own, which allows for plenty time to study, 2) The student-teacher ratio is at the student's advantage allowing good communication between the student & teacher & 3) There's an open door policy that is truly in effect with all of the professors, faculty & staff. This is an important policy to have set in place for students who may encounter situations that might require privacy.

In three sentences

Alcorn State is like a diamond in the rough. I have a cousin who along with his wife who are Alcorn alumni. My cousin talked to me about Alcorn and at first I was hesitate about going visit the campus, but when I did I was taken away instantly by the Spirit of everyone encountered.

Anonymus

02/25/2012

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Campus Safety

i was most alarmed by the fact that security was so lax. anyone can come on campus! the security guards at the front gate wave every car in without so much as taking down the tag number or asking for identification. 24-7 people come in and out as they please through the front gate because there is no curfew. there's a back gate as well and i've never seen anyone there. after a certain time the back gates are closed. police officers are seen riding around handing out tickets left and right throughout the day, i will say that.

Clubs and Activities

there are a number of activities hosted at the student union building, but the space is very limited. there is also a block party to raise money for the various organizations. this was the highlight of my time here.

Great for these types of students

students who don't mind a laid-back, rural setting.

What to do for fun

fun is not a word i would use to describe this campus. every single, solitary party is held at the campus night club called illusions. there is no air, and if there is you will most likely pass out before you get wind of it because it's such a small space over-capacity with students. any other parties are held at the another club about twenty minutes away called sensations. without a ride, you most likely won't be attending. flyers for parties in jackson float around campus but that's an hour and thirty minutes away. again, without a ride there isn't much to do. if you come here i suggest you make a lot of friends or make your own fun by picking up a hobby.

Food and Dining

i will say that the eatery in the student union building was nice. there's a pizza hut/ wing street and a sub connection resembling subway. i never tried the sub connection but the pizza hut was always appetizing, everything but the prices. the students are getting ripped-off and they know it. the personal pan pizzas are literally the size of my hand with my fingers out-stretched (i have a small hand). this item costs $5.99 before tax all by itself! the meal with tax is somewhere around $8.50, including a drink and bread sticks. the bread sticks are delicious and reasonably priced. their hot wings aren't bad either. food in the dining hall or cafe as we called it is mediocre. there's a burger and fry line, a salad bar, a hot meal line, a cold cut sandwich line, and a pizza line. if they underestimate the number of students eating lunch/ dinner that day, then two of the lines may be shut down causing ridiculously long lines and you may be late for your next class.

Dorm Life

the dorm life was the best thing there. i liked my roommate and we got along most of the time. our room was very spacious and we shared a bathroom with the girls next door. though the resident directors were fairly nice to me and everyone else, they stayed to themselves downstairs and if you didn't need anything you'd never see them. my dorm had two floors and a back door. it was addressed in a meeting that no one should use the back doors, but they never actually checked. girls had grown men coming in and out of our building and well into daylight hours like they lived there. some of them were regulars, going to class and coming back without a doubt in their mind that they would not get caught and to be honest, they wouldn't.

Academic Rigor

my english professor was the best teacher i had while i was there. he was efficient, gave decent assignments, and was clear and precise in his instructions. the work wasn't hard at all but it was his desire for teaching that made the difference. one of my other teachers lectured us about what was going on at the various award shows and the happenings on tv more often than not. when we did actually learn in his class, our notes never seemed to correspond with anything on the test. after we brought this to his attention he altered his approach but we were nearing our final exam.

Tips for prospective students

if you've always lived in a rural area and are focused solely on school work, then i say this may be the place for you. if you're coming from a big city like i was, you may experience culture shock seeing as though the closest walmart is almost forty-five minutes away. the campus is a ghost town on weekends so if you have a car, i suggest you make haste because the dining hall serves brunch both saturday and sunday during lunch hours and at dinner. another thing that i didn't understand is that the dining hall will sometimes run out of food on weekends, but they insist on bringing young children there as a field trip and feed them knowing there's barely enough food for us. one last thing is the construction and rebuilding the dorm facilities. at least three times during the first semester the water was shut off for hours at a time in my building (the honors dorm), the dining hall, and many other dorms.

In three sentences

it wasn't what i expected at all. teachers that motivate the students are few and far between, and the coursework is mundane and repetitive. the morale of the school as a whole is very low.

Current Student

Students with ACT scores 26 and above- full scholarship Students who have low test scores around 18 can get in Students who are used to rural environments and are not from urban areas.

Tips for prospective students

Do your finincial aid applications and scholarship applications early. It is a hastle to get people in financial aid to help and you will get the run around very frequently.

Bang for the buck

I think tuition is a bit over priced for what the students recieve but the new dorms are amazing and the cafe food is really good on most days.

Am enjoying being here

There is not much to do because the school is not near any close cities. It is about 45 minutes from a walmart or a movies, or mall. But it is a very friendly environment and the people you meet there are all nice and caring.

Am learning a lot

Some classes are challenging some classes are not. Many students have to go graduate school before being offered job opportunities.

Arthaya

Alcorn is a great school for people who want to lead and become successful in life. Alcorn prepares you for the real world.

Tips for prospective students

I would like to tell all prospective students to go to Alcorn focused on their goals. This simply means to have fun but not too much fun where you won't be able to achieve your goal that was set before attending Alcorn.

Bang for the buck

Alcorn has great new dormitories and an amenities building. The dorms may be expensive but they are amazing. The amenities building is equipped with a gym, lounge area, and a game room.

Am enjoying being here

Alcorn is a place to obtain an education as well as have fun. Although it is in the country events such as parties,probates,games, and concerts will definitely keep you entertained.

Am learning a lot

Many of the teachers at Alcorn State University are extremely educated. They will let you know what they expect from you that very first day and are very helpful to their students. For example, if you don't understand something they will take the time to explain. They want to make sure their students are well-educated.

If you expect to go to a school in the city and party all the time do not come to Alcorn. If you expect to just party do not come to Alcorn because education comes first and the administrators will not mind sending you home because you flunked out.

Bang for the buck

Alcorn does not have the best dorms, buildings, etc., but it is a great school.

Am enjoying being here

I love being at Alcorn. It is in the country like my home is, so I feel right at home. It is really nice at Alcorn and everyone seems like family.

Am learning a lot

I am learning about how to live daily, but more importantly I am learning about the profession I am pursuing.

Imara from Sontag, MS

06/20/2009

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Great for these types of students

Just because Alcorn State University is a historically black institute does not mean that it is just for black students. Students nationwide should want attend this school because of minority opportunities and for expansion of exposure to different cultures.

Tips for prospective students

I am a prospective student myself. I will be attending Alcorn State Univerisity in the fall. Tips I would provide to other prospective students would be as follows: be prepared for the college world and be prepared to learn. If you want to attend a school that will be of assistance to you in any way, Alcorn State University is the place to be/

Will enjoy being here

Not only is Alcorn State University a great school-it is like your home away from home. The staff is friendly and willing to support you in anyway. The staff as well as the students welcome you with open arms as an Alcornite.

Will learn a lot

Anybody who is pursuing an education at Alcorn State University will be in a positive learning environment:full of fun and a better understanding about careers all in one.

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